Raw In-Shell Sunflower Seeds for Trail Mix from China
Unprocessed in-shell sunflower seeds packaged for addition to trail mixes or direct snacking by humans. HTS 1206.00.00.70 covers these as 'other' in-shell seeds for human consumption, whether broken or not. Intended for retail food use distinguishes from feed.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Declare intended end-use as human food on entry forms to justify human consumption classification
• Obtain FDA prior notice for food imports and ensure HACCP plans for shell integrity
• Monitor seed size; small seeds may be scrutinized for birdseed misclassification